Abstract

PENA, G. et al. Introduction to strength training at early age: A review. Rev Andal Med Deporte [online]. 2016, vol.9, n.1, pp.41-49. ISSN 2172-5063.  https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ramd.2015.01.022.

Strength training in prepubertal and pubertal age is widely recommended by scientific organizations responsible for overseeing the healthy training of these populations. In this context, this paper aims to develop a critical review of the strength training at early age. To this end, papers published in English were reviewed from 1995 to 2014 in ISI-indexed journals, considering those chronologically most recent first. Among the main evidence we can point out that the benefits far outweigh the risks that could lead to this type of training, provided it is carefully supervised by qualified technician and the design of the entire program adapted to features of the subjects, individual needs and goals. Also, the training program shall provide for the particular dose of neuromuscular exercise of each of its components and how to progress substantially the same over time.

Keywords : Resistance training; Pre-pubertal; Adolescents; Youth; Children.

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